Paulie

Product Details

Format : NTSC
Binding : VHS Tape
EAN : 0096898389631
Product Group : Video
Release Date : 2006-05-22
Studio : Dreamworks, Universal
UPC : 096898389631

ASIN : B000065NGZ

Editorial Reviews

From Amazon.com

The human beings are almost as interesting as the title character in this surprisingly subtle and engaging film about the cross-country adventures of a smart-mouthed parrot. As director John Roberts deploys the footage, the bird becomes a vivid personality; every quizzical twist of his head is oddly expressive. The people who interact with Paulie are a quirky and interesting bunch as well, and the casting is topnotch: Tony Shalhoub (The Siege) as a Russian immigrant janitor, Cheech Marin as an open-hearted mariachi musician, and Gena Rowlands as a widowed painter in a footloose Winnebago--all are vividly eccentric individuals, memorable in their own right. There are some tired swipes at the cold-blooded meanies of Big Science (beady-eyed researcher Bruce Davison has Paulie clapped in irons), but for the most part the film respects the complexity of everyone's motivations, and that's virtually unheard of in today's Hollywood, even in films supposedly designed for grownups. --David Chute

Customer Reviews

a sweet story that pulls at your heart strings (2007-05-12)

A wonderfully engaging story, well produced, and lovingly executed. What happens to Paulie throughout the tale happens to many birds the world over. People can be kind and they can be cruel. Too many birds are treated inhumanely when they don't behave the way we want, and many birds are blamed for things that aren't their fault. This film should make you think twice before taking on a creature that is long lived and is loving, intelligent companion, BUT only if you treat him/her properly. The acting by the main characters is impeccable, so convincing. I highly recommend it for all ages.

A Fun Movie (2004-07-10)

This is a fun and funny movie that works on a number of levels. Both adults and kids can enjoy it. It has intereting, quirkey characters (both bird and human), good story telling, and good effects. Think of a non-animated "Finding Nemo" with birds. All my family loved it.

great movie (2004-01-21)

this is a wonderful movie that he whole family can enjoy. owning a conure myself i found it especially amusing. this movie will make you laugh and in the next minute make u tear up. an overall great movie

A Truly Delightful Surprise (2004-01-05)

This wonderful little movie is a truly delightful surprise. Paulie's experiences with love, loss, and courage brought me to tears several times during the movie. Paulie's vulnerability will tug at the heart-strings of animal lovers. And, as in "Fly Away Home" and "Winged Migration," the scenes of Paulie in glorious flight are beautiful and moving.

lets hear it for the boy (2003-08-05)

I sat at my computer as my son watched Paulie, which I thought was going to be a silly.; stupid movie(ie amazon has it paired up with mouse hunt as a combo deal) . At first it did seem like a typical goofy talking animal thing...but at some oint I found myself glued to the piece...this is a movie that can be kind of dumb, but also dares to be smart, sensitive entertainment. There are great contributions throughout, funny lines, and a sentimental moment or two. The tone of the movie is much more reverant and lovely than I thought it would be. Again, if it wasn't for my son, these movies would never exist is my psyche....this is a nice little movie...let's hear it for nice.

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